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Keeping it under $85k

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I just received my invitation to order!! So exciting since I put in my order in 5/25/21. I’m trying to keep the order under $85k for the full federal government rebate. If I order the XLT ER, I am a few thousand under the limit. My problem is, I really wanted the towing packages, but that $2400 for tow package and max towing put it just over $85k. Think I could get that as an aftermarket later? Any other thoughts?
TIA!!
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Ah, that’s right. Thanks. I guess no ER for me.
The question is whether the cutoff will be based on Base MSRP or Final MSRP.
The MSRP of the vehicle you are buying, so final.:cry:

Really sucks bc it kicks the money out of pocket for the ER range upgrade to $18k, vice $11k.
I fear you are correct but we won't know for sure until the IRS issues its rules in response to the bill.
It seems the IRS has pushed the issue of minerals back on to the Manufacturer to certify, and so far I don't know if Ford has certified anything along that line.??
Thanks. I’d missed that news. Now Ford can do their accounting.
I fear you are correct but we won't know for sure until the IRS issues its rules in response to the bill.
As of today, the IRS has weighed in:

Q3. How will I know what the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) is for a vehicle? (added December 29, 2022)
A3. The MSRP will be on the vehicle information label attached to each vehicle on a dealer's premises. The MSRP for this purpose is the base retail price suggested by the manufacturer, plus the retail price suggested by the manufacturer for each accessory or item of optional equipment physically attached to the vehicle at the time of delivery to the dealer. It does not include destination charges or optional items added by the dealer, or taxes and fees.


tl;dr: All trim costs including ER count toward MSRP, D&D and anything dealer added does not.
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